Agency Networking Work Group Leader--Vera Hinrichsen
Combined sharing of resources
Disbursement of current information regarding nature of services, hours, cost, eligibility, clientele, etc.
Ability and openness to share training opportunities
Avoidance of duplication of resources and personnel
Early Care and Education Work Group Leader--Martha Owens
Every child deserves quality early care, education, and programs that meet the families' situation and their needs
Diversity/Cultural Special Needs Work Group Leader--Lisa Aiaene/Kat Griffith
Develop a support system to advocate for the special needs children
To define and develop a categorical system to address the special needs of children in the area of ADL's physical, cultural, education and psychosocial development
To develop a vehicle to coordinate, collaborate and communicate all services available within Rock Island County
Family/Parent Education Work Group Leader--Naomi Lincoln
A minimal standard of basic core knowledge incorporated into prenatal
Lamaze childbirth classes including developmental milestones and follow up in between--where?
prior to preschool screening and kindergarten roundup
A Collaboration and sharing between agency--child--parent
Neighborhood based-variance in participants between home-based and comfort zones vs. going to an agency
Different sources should provide the same information--cumulative impact
Funding Work Group Leader--Laurie Walker and Kat Griffith
Develop a plan to increase funding through local and statewide advocacy/education which will result in funds to afford quality services, quality personnel, and facilities and an indexed subsidized parent co-pay scale that enables families to choose from a full range of early care and education options
Commit to interagency collaboration and continuity of care beginning before and continuing after birth e.g.
ISBE follows through with universal pre-school and funding
dollars dedicated to early childhood pars--v.s. general funds
